TL;DR: A MacBook Air has never been more affordable. This Refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ (2017) is currently only $199.97 (reg. $999).
Depending on where you are in New York, there’s a uniform. Think: chipped black nail polish and jorts of Bushwick, the Gucci loafers of the Upper East Side, and the platform UGGs paired with oversized Apple AirPods parading through the West Village. But whatever part of the city you’re in, any coffee shop will be full of digital nomads and freelancers all typing away on one brand of laptop: the Apple MacBook Air.
There’s a reason that this lightweight laptop transcends boroughs. Above all: it’s stylish, and New Yorkers are more materialistic than we like to admit. Posting up in a matcha cafe or a trendy coffee shop with a PC is humbling, at least, and a little embarrassing, at worst. But don’t worry — right now, you can keep up with the city’s chic masses for less than the price of Apple AirPods.
A MacBook Air will also help you keep up with the competition at work or in your business. With its speedy processing, its high definition screen, and portable versatility, this computer is fit for tech entrepreneurs, freelance designers, and anyone in between. It’s also a great gift for any student heading off to college, helping them keep up with their classmates.
But is this laptop really worth the hype? On my first day of college, I was handed a Dell computer. When I traded it in for a MacBook Air, I thought I would hardly notice the difference. Reader: I was so wrong. I can’t imagine using any other laptop. The 2017 model boasts two hours of fast i5 processing, an impressive 128GB of storage, a 13.3″ widescreen display with a 1440×900 native resolution, and super speedy wifi connectivity.
But price is often a barrier to entry when investing in the Apple ecosystem. Enter: a refurbished model. This Grade “A/B” rated model is like new, giving you all the benefits of a new laptop for 79% off the price.
Until September 9, 2025 at 11:59pm PST, you can get this Refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ (2017) for $199.97 (reg. $999).